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Use withholding and transactional taxes to fund Covid-19 assistance
Increase tax on non-residents to create jobs in the country.
September 30, 2021
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Is there a limit to socialising private-sector debt in times of crisis?
The consequences of excessive public debt can be extremely dire, especially for emerging markets.
July 09, 2021
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The worst of Covid-19 is behind us
It is also human nature to place outsized weightage on perceived “wrongs” as compared to “rights”.
July 02, 2021
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Inflation rate will accelerate, but is it transient?
The pandemic has, without question, brought about a sea change, in terms of people’s behaviours and, notably, policies.
May 14, 2021
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How much is too much QE?
Clearly, what was once unthinkable and unprecedented is now rapidly turning into the norm — with no end in sight.
September 25, 2020
Currencies
Rupiah rout puts Indonesian debt in spotlight as vote looms
(Sept 7): What’s the safe level of public debt for Indonesia?
September 07, 2018